Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking Loss On US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives settled lower today, mirroring losses on the United States Comex as a firmer US dollar weighed on bullion prices.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid US FED Leadership Speculations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on the last trading day of the week, pressured by renewed demand for the greenback amid speculations surrounding the future leadership of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Ringgit Rebounds To 3.9190 Vs Greenback On US Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at Friday’s open as persistent uncertainties in the United States continued to weigh on the greenback, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said.

Asia Pacific Air Cargo Demand Rises 8.4 Pct In 2025, Leading Global Performance -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific airlines led global performance in 2025, with air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rising 8.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by most major routes, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar After Fed Holds Rates

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, which supported the greenback.

Multi-Color Corporation Begins Prepackaged Process To Restructure Balance Sheet

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has commenced its prepackaged Chapter 11 process in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to implement a previously announced restructuring support agreement (RSA) aimed at resetting its balance sheet and positioning the company for long-term growth and investment.

Hydrostor, Baker Hughes Extend Partnership On Energy Storage Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Hydrostor, a global long duration energy storage (LDES) developer and operator, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, have announced a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement to advance large-scale energy storage projects.

Global Spotlight On Sustainable Finance To Stay Strong Amid Data Centre Growth -- Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The global spotlight on sustainable finance is expected to remain strong this year amid the rapid growth of data centres, said Moody’s Ratings.

Gold Futures End Higher In Line With US Comex, Sustained Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains in US Comex gold futures amid sustained demand for the precious metal as a hedge against geopolitical and financial risks.

Ringgit Surges For Third Day, Closing At 3.9175 vs US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to a seven-year high to close at 3.9175 versus the US dollar on Wednesday as improved risk sentiment and a softer greenback continued to support the local currency, which rose for the third consecutive day this week.

Profit-taking Ends Bursa Malaysia's Five-day Winning Streak

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped its five-day winning streak to close lower on Wednesday, as investors took profit following a cumulative gain of 4.25 per cent over the past five sessions, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Tightness Concerns, Firmer Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by greater expectation of supply tightness, said a dealer.